CD drive not detected

inoesomestuff · #1 10-24-2004, 02:12 AM

BIOS sees it but windows doesn't. can't get to it on the run menu and no CD section under device manager. i just installed win2k and it won't go anything past that

case is a bit short on power, need to increase wattage for power supply... could that be the problem?

jnalpak · #2 10-24-2004, 09:18 AM

chk this out: http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/

This will tell you if its the wattage...Could be a faulty CD-Rom, have you tested it out on other machines?

inoesomestuff · #3 10-24-2004, 02:16 PM

the CD rom works fine on other machines, i used it to install windows after i formatted the HD

the watt required is pretty close to what the power supply can handle... ill test it again after i get a new power supply. btw any tips on what to look for in a power supply?